Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Pans

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Add Boiling Water

   Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare the Ganache

   In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second layer on top and pour remaining ganache over the entire cake.

9. 9

   Serve

   Slice the cake and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.